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Tafsir bil Ra'yi as Intrusion: The Debate between Ibn Taymiyyah and Ibn 'Ashur Nadia, Husna; Riyadi, Abdul Kadir; Taqiyyah, Azmie Zahirah
QiST: Journal of Quran and Tafseer Studies Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): December
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/qist.v4i3.12904

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Qur'anic interpretation has undergone diverse methodological developments throughout Islamic intellectual history, one of which is tafsīr bi al-ra'y or interpretation based on reason and ijtihād. However, this approach has long been debates among scholars, particularly concerning its potential status as a form of dakhil fi al-tafsir. In this context, two prominent scholars, Ibn Taymiyyah and Ibn 'Āshūr, represent two contrasting epistemological orientations. Ibn Taymiyyah viewed tafsir bi al-ra'yi critically, considering it a deviation when not grounded in authentic narrations from the Prophet, the Companions, and the Tābi'īn. Conversely, Ibn 'Āshūr, as a modernist exegete, legitimized the use of reason in interpreting the Qur'an, provided it remained consistent with shar'ī principles and linguistic conventions. This study aims to analyze the epistemological foundations and interpretive methodologies of both scholars, highlighting how their differing intellectual contexts shaped their approaches to tafsīr bi al-ra'y. The research gap lies in the limited comparative studies that systematically explore this epistemological tension between textual traditionalism and contextual rationalism. Using a qualitative approach and library research, this study examines primary sources of tafsīr and uṣūl al-tafsīr written by both figures. This study contributes to the broader discourse of Qur'anic hermeneutics by offering a nuanced understanding of how classical and modern paradigms interact in defining the boundaries of rational interpretation, thereby enriching contemporary discussions on methodological renewal in Qur'anic studies.
THE REASONS FOR REVELATION ACCORDING TO THE PERSPECTIVE OF CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY MUSLIM SCHOLARS Nadia, Husna
Al-Munir: Jurnal Studi Ilmu Al-Qur'an dan Tafsir Vol 7 No 2 (2025): Al-Munir : Jurnal Studi Ilmu Al-Quran dan Tafsir
Publisher : Program Studi Ilmu Al-Qur'an dan Tafsir, Universitas Islam Negeri Datokarama Palu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24239/al-munir.v7i2.1965

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There are many scholars who have differing opinions in defining the reasons for revelation, including Az-Zarqani, Ash-Shabuni, Shubhi Shaleh, and Manna’ Khalil Al-Qattan, among others. However, although the wording of these definitions varies slightly, they all conclude that Asbab an-Nuzul refers to the events or incidents that serve as the background for the revelation of Quranic verses, aimed at responding to, explaining, and resolving issues arising from those events. The reasons for revelation serve as a historical source that provides explanations for the revelation of Quranic verses and offers contextual understanding of its commandments. This article aims to explore the definition of the reasons for revelation from classical to contemporary muslim scholars, highlighting its significance and the importance of its study. It employs library research to examine various scholarly opinions on the reasons for revelation. This study is highly beneficial in understanding the context of revelation, applying Quranic verses to different cases and situations, and reducing the likelihood of misinterpretation, which increases when the historical background of the reasons for revelation is ignored. In conclusion, although scholars define the reasons for revelation in different ways, they all ultimately agree that it refers to the events or incidents that serve as the background for the revelation of Quranic verses.